Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 – 27 Vacancies
High Court of Delhi has invited online applications from eligible Advocates and Judicial Officers for direct recruitment to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service through the DHJS Examination 2026.
The High Court of Delhi has released the official advertisement for the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026. The examination is being conducted to fill 27 vacancies, including 24 existing vacancies and 3 anticipated vacancies, through direct recruitment.
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the Delhi High Court recruitment portal. The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination, Mains Written Examination and Viva-Voce.
📋 Delhi Higher Judicial Service 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Authority | High Court of Delhi, New Delhi |
| Examination Name | Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 |
| Service | Delhi Higher Judicial Service |
| Total Vacancies | 27 Posts |
| Existing Vacancies | 24 |
| Anticipated Vacancies | 03, up to 30 June 2027 |
| Recruitment Method | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Pay Scale | J-5: ₹1,44,840–₹1,94,660 |
| Application Closing Date | 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM |
| Preliminary Examination | 26 July 2026 |
| Official Website | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 July 2026 at 5:30 PM |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Time | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Mains Examination Date | To be announced |
| Viva-Voce Date | To be announced |
🏛️ Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Existing | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 14 | 03 | 17 |
| Scheduled Caste | 05 | — | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 05 | — | 05 |
| Total | 24 | 03 | 27 |
Three of the five SC vacancies and four of the five ST vacancies are backlog vacancies. The notified vacancy position is subject to change according to the official rules and court directions.
♿ PwD Reservation Details
Out of the 27 advertised vacancies, three vacancies are reserved for candidates with identified benchmark disabilities of 40% or more.
| Identified PwD Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Blindness and Low Vision | 01 |
| One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism and Acid Attack Victim | 01 |
| Specific Learning Disability and eligible Multiple Disabilities | 01 |
| Total PwD Reservation | 03 |
Candidates should read the official advertisement and detailed instructions regarding backlog, carry-forward and interchange of PwD vacancies.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a citizen of India.
- An Advocate must have been continuously practising for at least seven years as on 15 July 2026.
- A Judicial Officer must have completed seven years at the Bar before joining the subordinate judicial service; or must possess seven years of combined experience as a Judicial Officer and Advocate.
- A person who has been or is presently in judicial service must possess combined experience of seven years or more as an Advocate or Judicial Officer.
- Applicants must satisfy all conditions prescribed under the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as amended.
🎂 Age Limit
Age will be determined as on the last date for receipt of online applications, namely 15 July 2026.
💰 Pay Scale
Selected candidates will receive the applicable allowances and service benefits according to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules and Government regulations.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹2,000 |
| SC / ST Candidates | ₹500 |
| Persons with Identified Benchmark Disabilities of 40% or More | ₹500 |
The non-refundable examination fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
✅ Selection Process
The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying screening examination. Final merit will be prepared using the marks obtained in the Mains Written Examination and Viva-Voce.
📝 Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Examination Type | Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 150 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer |
| Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Exam Time | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
The Preliminary Examination includes General Knowledge, Current Affairs, English Language, the Constitution of India and various civil, criminal, commercial, labour and intellectual-property laws listed in the official syllabus.
📊 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Preliminary Examination
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| SC / ST | 45% |
| Eligible PwD Candidates | 45% |
Mains Written Examination
| Category | Each Paper | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| General | 45% | 50% |
| SC / ST | 40% | 45% |
| Eligible PwD Candidates | 40% | 45% |
Viva-Voce
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| SC / ST / Eligible PwD | 45% |
📚 Mains Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge and Language | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Law I | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III | Law II | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV | Law III | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total Mains Marks | 750 | — | |
Viva-Voce carries 250 marks. Final selection will be based on the combined marks obtained in the Mains Written Examination and Viva-Voce.
📄 Important Documents
- Matriculation certificate or equivalent proof of age.
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and pass certificates.
- LL.B. degree or equivalent law degree.
- Semester-wise or consolidated law-degree mark sheets.
- Advocate licence and Bar Council enrolment certificate.
- All India Bar Examination certificate, wherever applicable.
- Certificate confirming the required period of legal practice.
- Relevant court order sheets or judgments showing legal practice.
- Service certificate for Judicial Officers or Government employees.
- No Objection Certificate from the employer, where applicable.
- SC, ST or PwD certificate, where reservation is claimed.
- Income-tax documents specified in the official instructions.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Delhi High Court recruitment page.
- Open the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Examination 2026 advertisement.
- Read the advertisement, eligibility rules and detailed instructions.
- Click the official “Apply Online” link.
- Create a new login using a valid mobile number and email address.
- Enter personal, educational, professional and category details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online mode.
- Review the complete application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 5:30 PM on 15 July 2026.
- Download and retain a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
| Link Name | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Detailed Examination Instructions | Download PDF |
| Delhi High Court Job Openings | Visit Page |
| Delhi High Court Official Website | Visit Website |
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